The relationship between controls and their effects should be intuitive and consistent.
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The controls on a toaster typically include a lever to lower the bread into the toaster, a dial or buttons to set the desired level of toasting, and a button or lever to eject the toast when it is done. The relationship between these controls and their effects is intuitive and consistent, meaning that it is easy for the user to understand how to operate the toaster.
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